Licensed Practical Nurse | Acute

Interior Health Authority; Salmon Arm; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health provider is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their Medical/Surgical department in Salmon Arm, BC. Candidates will perform patient assessments, deliver nursing care, and operate within the full scope of practice. The position offers competitive wages and numerous employee benefits, including paid training and a pension plan. This opportunity is ideal for passionate and motivated nursing professionals looking to make a difference in their community.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Must be a reliable, flexible and motivated individual.
• Familiarity with medication administration as per policies.
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide nursing care to patients.
• Administer oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications.
• Ensure compliance with BCCNM Standards of Practice.

Skills

Nursing

Medication administration

Patient care

Assessment skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse certification

Job description

Overview

This position may be eligible for relocation allowance. Apply today and ask if you qualify!

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Medical/Surgical department at Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm, BC. If Nursing is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual, you are invited to apply.

Who We Are

Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.

What We Offer

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Shift Premiums
• Competitive wages

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are starting in B.C.! Interior Health, alongside other health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.

About The Job

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):

• Performs assessments and plans, implements and provides personal and nursing care to patients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team; the scope of the skills the LPN performs varies according to the predictability of the outcome for a given client population
• Administers oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications in accordance with pharmaceutical and organizational policies and procedures
• Operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and full scope of practice within the Standards of Practice as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), and according to organizational policies, procedures, standards and unit specific protocols

There are multiple Permanent Full Time opportunities.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days and nights rotating from 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 hours.

About This Location

Situated along the shores of Shuswap Lake, Salmon Arm offers a perfect blend of small-town warmth and natural beauty. The town features a lively downtown area with local shops, cafes, and restaurants, a bustling farmers' market, and events such as the Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival. It is ideal for families with access to outdoor recreation year-round.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers as well as one of B.C.’s Top Employers. Explore our benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!